grandmothers

word · lemma: grandmother

Definition

Grandmothers are the mothers of your father or mother, usually referring to both your father's mother and your mother's mother.

Usage & Nuances

'Grandmothers' is the plural form; use it when talking about both or all grandmothers. It can refer to either or both your father's and mother's mothers. In everyday speech, 'grandma' or 'granny' is much more common for direct reference.

Example Sentences

My grandmothers live in different cities.

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Both of my grandmothers are very kind.

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We visit our grandmothers every summer.

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I learned all my favorite recipes from my grandmothers.

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Both grandmothers always bring gifts when they visit.

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Some of my best childhood memories are with my grandmothers.

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